Mortgage Affordability. Paul will be able to save $344 per month (which can be used for mortgage payments) for the indefinite future. If Paul finances the remaining cost of a $86,000 home, after making a $17,200 down payment, (amount to finance $68,800) at a rate of 5% over 30 years, what are his resulting monthly mortgage payments? Can he afford the mortgage? Paul's resulting monthly mortgage payment is $ (Use your financial calculator and round to the nearest cent.)